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Open-Source Intelligence - Full Course - Learn OSINT

Cyber Mentor via YouTube

Overview

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This course on Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) aims to teach learners how to effectively gather and analyze information from publicly available sources. By the end of the course, students will be able to conduct OSINT investigations, utilize various tools and techniques for information gathering, and understand the ethical considerations involved in OSINT practices. The course covers skills such as using search engine operators, reverse image searching, analyzing EXIF data, identifying geographical locations, and conducting OSINT on social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The teaching method involves a combination of theoretical explanations, practical demonstrations, and hands-on exercises. This course is intended for individuals interested in cybersecurity, digital forensics, threat intelligence, or law enforcement, who want to enhance their skills in gathering intelligence from open sources.

Syllabus

- Introduction/whoami.
- Important Disclaimer.
- OSINT Overview.
- Taking Effective Notes.
- Introduction to Sock Puppets.
- Creating Sock Puppets.
- Search Engine Operators.
- Reverse Image Searching.
- Viewing EXIF Data.
- Physical Location OSINT.
- Identifying Geographical Locations.
- Where in the World, Part 1.
- Where in the World, Part 2.
- Creepy OSINT.
- Discovering Email Addresses.
- Password OSINT - Introduction.
- Hunting Breached Passwords Part 1.
- Hunting Breached Passwords Part 2.
- Hunting Usernames & Accounts.
- Searching for People.
- Voter Records.
- Hunting Phone Numbers.
- Discovering Birthdates.
- Searching for Resumes.
- Twitter OSINT Part 1.
- Twitter OSINT Part 2.
- Twitter OSINT Part 3.
- Facebook OSINT.
- Instagram OSINT.
- Snapchat OSINT.
- Reddit OSINT.
- LinkedIn OSINT.
- TikTok OSINT.
- Conclusion.

Taught by

The Cyber Mentor

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  • Debora Veluti
    I've found it very interestng and very good paced also for not so young learners like me. Thanks a lot for probiding this, and allow also non Brit learners to understand and learn about the topic.

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